Which Plan Am I In?

The date on which you were first hired in a MOSERS benefit-eligible position will determine your membership in the MSEP, MSEP 2000 or MSEP 2011. Read below for more information about each plan, including eligibility dates.

Which Plan am I in?

If you first worked in a MOSERS benefit-eligible position...

you are a member of...

prior to July 1, 2000 and are vested* in MSEP,

MSEP. At retirement you will elect MSEP or MSEP 2000.

prior to July 1, 2000, but left employment before becoming vested and returned to work in a benefit-eligible position any time after July 1, 2000,

MSEP 2000.

on or after July 1, 2000 but prior to January 1, 2011,

MSEP 2000.

January 1, 2011 or later,

MSEP 2011.

* To be "vested" means you are eligible for a retirement benefit once you have met the age and service requirements. (The vesting requirement for general state employees in MSEP and MSEP 2000 is 5 years of creditable service. The vesting requirement for general state employees in MSEP 2011 is 10 years of creditable service.)

MSEP

You are a member of the Missouri State Employees’ Plan (MSEP) if you first worked in a MOSERS benefit-eligible position prior to July 1, 2000 and you are vested in MSEP. Once you meet service and age requirements, at retirement you will have the option to choose to retire under MSEP or MSEP 2000. MSEP is a “closed” plan. See the MSEP Summary of Benefits Chart (General Employees) for more information.

You are a member of the Missouri State Employees Plan 2000 (MSEP 2000) if you began work in a MOSERS benefit- eligible position on or after July 1, 2000 but prior to January 1, 2011.

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You are a member of the Missouri State Employee Plan 2000 (MSEP 2000) if you first worked prior to July 1, 2000, but left employment before becoming vested and returned to work in a benefit-eligible position any time after July 1, 2000.